Out and about

Filling in the days....

Reno pics

Mountains...

Reno

Ok... so we are in Reno, NV right at this particular moment in time. My cousin Larry is getting married so my family flew into Reno to be guests at this milestone event. My impression of Reno can be found in one of my favorite French sayings-com-see-com-sa or just ok. Today is the first day that we have seen the sun. It has been cloudy and 80 here feels like 70 at home. Lots of pics to come!

Proud and Sad

Ben has been a student at Meadowbrook Elementary since the middle of his Kindergarten year. I remember walking in and thinking that I would never be comfortable at that school-it was so big and so foreign to me. But that was so not true! Jay and I have been active parent participants and have enjoyed watching Ben move through each grade. As I write this on the cusp of 5th grade graduation day, my heart is filled with pride and sadness all rolled up in one. I am proud of Ben and how he took on the year, participating in every thing a 5th grader could-safety, newsteam, student council, CI classroom volunteer, Battle of the books reader, a smart part in the school play Aristocats, going and having fun at science camp and so much more.

The sadness comes in waves for me. I am sad to see this stage of my boy's life ending. How did the years fly by so very fast? I am sad to say goodbye to a wonderful school with nurturing and caring teachers and staff. I am sad because I know that the teenage years are getting ready to knock on my door and soon the boy will be spreading his wings and leaving the nest. I am also sad for the next set of 5th graders because Ben's awesome teacher is retiring at the end of this year. Actually there are 3 of them leaving this year!

So... goodbye Meadowbrook. We'll be seeing you!

in closing.....

Edith and Jack Weiss, Jay's parents and my "outlaws" closed on their house yesterday. We moved them into their posh senior apartment located at 13 mile and Halsted roads Saturday and they are extremely comfortable and happy there.

It was a very long process that started back in early fall. We worked from October to January getting the house ready to go on the market. When it finally went up, it was a popular sight. Lots of interested parties and several bids. The person who bought the house is an african-american single woman who had never owned a home before. She saw so much potential in this house and despite a few setbacks, finally got the house of her dreams.

So... goodbye Oak Park, MI. Our memories of you are forever ingrained in us. Peace out!